Privacy Management
PECB ISO 27701 Lead Implementer
PECB ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer self-study for privacy professionals and information security managers who need to design, deploy, and manage a Privacy Information Management System end-to-end — read at your own pace with two exam attempts included.
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Learner feedback
"The self-study format let me work through the PIMS implementation methodology alongside a live project — the course materials translated directly into deliverables."
Who should attend
Who should attend
- Privacy professionals responsible for PIMS design and implementation
- Information security managers extending ISO 27001 implementations to include privacy
- Compliance officers and Data Protection Officers overseeing privacy governance programs
- IT managers and consultants advising on ISO 27701 certification
- ISO/IEC 27701 Foundation certificate holders seeking to advance to Lead level
Key outcomes
Key outcomes
- Establish and maintain a PIMS in alignment with ISO/IEC 27701 requirements.
- Conduct privacy risk assessment and implement appropriate treatment measures.
- Manage documentation, communication, and awareness across the organisation.
- Measure PIMS effectiveness and prepare the organisation for a certification audit.
Why this course
Implement ISO 27701 with confidence
Design, deploy, and manage a Privacy Information Management System end-to-end based on ISO/IEC 27701 — building on ISO 27001 to add privacy controls, risk treatment, and regulatory alignment.
- Establish and maintain a PIMS aligned with ISO/IEC 27701 requirements.
- Conduct privacy risk assessments and implement appropriate treatment measures.
- Prepare the organisation for PIMS certification audit.
How self-study works
On-demand via myPECB
- Access the full course manual (450+ pages) through myPECB — read at your own pace, around your schedule.
- Work through the practice exercises, case studies, and self-assessment questions in the materials.
- Sit the exam remotely at the date and time that suits you (two attempts included).
What to expect
Self-study benefits
- 100% self-paced — no fixed schedule, no video sessions to keep pace with.
- Full course manual and editable materials accessible through myPECB.
- Official PECB exam voucher with remote proctoring included.
- Free retake within 12 months if you do not pass on the first attempt.
Course structure
Seven competency domains
- Fundamental principles and concepts of a PIMS.
- Privacy information management controls and best practices based on ISO/IEC 27701.
- Planning a PIMS implementation based on ISO/IEC 27701.
- Implementing a PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701.
- Performance evaluation, monitoring, and measurement.
- Continual improvement of a PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701.
- Preparing for a PIMS certification audit.
Learning objectives
- Establish and maintain a PIMS in alignment with ISO/IEC 27701 requirements.
- Conduct privacy risk assessment and implement appropriate treatment measures.
- Manage documentation, communication, and awareness across the organisation.
- Measure PIMS effectiveness and prepare the organisation for a certification audit.
Examination
PECB ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer exam
- Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a PIMS.
- Domain 2: Privacy information management controls and best practices.
- Domain 3: Planning a PIMS implementation based on ISO/IEC 27701.
- Domain 4: Implementing a PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701.
- Domain 5: Performance evaluation, monitoring, and measurement.
- Domain 6: Continual improvement of a PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701.
- Domain 7: Preparing for a PIMS certification audit.
Certification
PECB ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer credential pathway
- Certification fees are included in the exam price.
- Training material (450+ pages) with examples, best practices, exercises, and quizzes.
- Attendance worth 31 CPD credits.
- If you do not pass the exam, you can retake it within 12 months for free.
- Full credential requires: 5 years general work experience, 2 years in PIMS, and 300 hours of PIMS project experience.
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Answers to the most common questions about our PECB self-study courses.
What does an ISO 27701 Lead Implementer do?
An ISO 27701 Lead Implementer designs, deploys, and manages a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) within an organisation. This includes conducting privacy impact assessments, defining the PIMS scope, selecting applicable controls from ISO 27701 Annex A and B, writing privacy policies, and preparing the organisation for a PIMS certification audit.
Do I need ISO 27001 certification before taking this course?
ISO 27001 knowledge is strongly recommended because ISO 27701 is structured as an extension to ISO 27001. If your organisation already has an ISMS, this course shows you how to extend it to include a PIMS. A fundamental understanding of ISO 27001 clauses and Annex A controls will significantly accelerate your progress through the course.
What is the difference between ISO 27701 Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor?
The Lead Implementer course focuses on designing and building a PIMS from planning through certification. The Lead Auditor course focuses on planning, conducting, and reporting PIMS audits. Many privacy professionals pursue both — the Lead Implementer to build, the Lead Auditor to assess and verify.
How do I access the course materials?
You will receive myPECB access instructions after purchase. Log in to download the full course manual and all study materials, and to schedule your remote-proctored exam.
Are exam attempts included?
Yes. Two remote-proctored exam attempts are included with your enrolment. If you do not pass on the first attempt, you can retake the exam within 12 months at no extra cost.
Is the training self-paced?
Yes. Self-study courses give you 24/7 access to the full course manual and materials via myPECB — read at your own pace, around your schedule. There are no video sessions or fixed lesson timings.
Do I receive a certificate?
After passing the exam, PECB issues your professional credential provided you meet the certification requirements.
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